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Ammelide



Ammelide
IUPAC name 6-Amino-2,4-Dihydroxy-l,3,5-Triazine
Other names Ammelid, 2-Amino-1,3,5-triazine-4,6-dione, 2-Amino-4,6-dihydroxy-s-triazine
Identifiers
CAS number 645-93-2
PubChem 10927
Properties
Molecular formula C3H4N4O2
Molar mass 128.09 g/mol
Appearance white powder
Solubility in water insoluble
Solubility soluble in concentrated mineral acids, alkalies and ammonia
Except where noted otherwise, data are given for
materials in their standard state
(at 25 °C, 100 kPa)

Infobox disclaimer and references

Ammelide (6-Amino-2,4-Dihydroxy-l,3,5-Triazine) is a triazine and the hydrolysis product of ammeline.

Synthesis

Ammelide can be obtained by heating dicyandiamide with aqueous ammonia at 160-170°C. It can also be synthezised by heating melam with concentrated sulfuric acid for a short time at 190°C.

Chemical property

Ammelide forms salts with both acids (hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, sulfuric acid)and bases (sodium hydroxide, ammonium, calcium hydroxide).

Ammelide decomposes at 170oC with water to form carbon dioxide and ammonia. It can be converted into cyanuric acid by oxidizing agents (e.g. potassium permanganate) or by boiling with acids or alkalies.

References

  • B. Bann and S.A. Miller, "Melamines and derivatives of melamine", Chemical Reviews, vol.58, p131-172 (1958).
 
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